While you're scouting around for answers and help, you might want to get hold of a copy of this book: The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook. [ http://www.amazon.com/Trigger-Point-.../dp/1572242507 ]

I've been dealing on and off for years with a painful neck/shoulder/arm scenario, thanks to way too much time spent hovering over a keyboard. In the course of trying to find some relief, I came across this book. It's great at explaining why the knots develop, WHERE they are, how they refer pain to unexpected place, and---best of all---how to work on them yourself using simple items like a hard lacrosse ball or a Theracane.

Although I'm not as diligent as I *should* be about dealing with all my knots, I pull out the book pretty regularly to remind myself of what I need to work on. One of the most enlightening bits has been learning that lots of shoulder blade and arm pain stems from trigger points in the scalenes of the neck. Sure enough, when I went poking around and pressing my scalenes, using the book's directions, I discovered---YYYYYYOUCH!---big knots that weren't otherwise apparent. I'm now working on them daily with a nifty gizmo called The Stick. The book also helped me realize how much I need to work on keeping my IT band and hip flexors stretched.

At any rate, I encourage you to snag a library copy or used copy of the book. It's a great resource for those of us who get pretty knotted up, whether from computer work, cycling or some other repetitive activity.